Uber & Ride Share Car Accident Lawyers

Whenever you ride in a car driven by another, you place your safety in the hands of those behind the wheel and expect them to make the best and safest decisions. When seated as a passenger in a vehicle, you also subject yourself to the decisions of any other drivers sharing the road. Unfortunately, rideshare cars like Uber and others are often seen weaving between traffic lanes, attempting unsafe turns on busy streets and failing to use their turn signals.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers represents passengers and motorists in Chicago auto accidents involving Uber vehicles. Contact our law firm now to arrange for a free case evaluation of your Chicago Uber accident case. As with all of our cases, there is never a legal fee charged unless their is a financial recovery for you.

Uber is a rideshare car program where drivers are paid for transporting passengers at reduced fares. The Uber Company shares their profits with the driver who has signed an agreement to operate the vehicle within the state’s laws. The pay received by the quasi-professional drivers are calculated by distance. However, the amount of their total payment for the day is based on the number of rides they can complete in the shortest amount of time. As a result, many Uber passengers are the victims of accidents caused by speeding drivers.

Whenever a fare-paying passenger hires Uber or other common carrier like a taxi, limousine or bus, they have an expectation of safety while being transported by a professional driver. Sadly, many Uber passengers are injured every year because the rideshare driver was distracted by talking to the passenger, using a navigation system, talking on a mobile phone, texting or other commotion.

Unfortunately, since the inception of rideshare programs, Uber, Sidecar, Lyft and other competitors have hired drivers without proper insurance or training necessary to safely transport passengers. Because Uber hires independent contractors, the company has often avoided properly screening its vehicle operators to ensure that they carry high coverage for their passengers. 

While the company provides alternative bodily injury coverage for drivers, it has strict limitations on how it compensates passengers when making a claim in an auto accident with injuries. As a result, many passengers injured in a rideshare accident have had to hire a Chicago Uber accident attorney at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers to seek compensation and protect their rights.

Insurance companies providing coverage for common carriers never willingly pay huge amounts for damage claims. Many Uber accident cases often involve a complex payout system where the driver’s personal insurance pays a part of the claim, sometimes as little as $20,000, and Uber insurance claims adjusters negotiate paying any remaining damage.

Even so, the commercial coverage is often limited to a $100,000 maximum for every accident. Typically, the only way to obtain adequate compensation for the injuries and damages endured by the victim is through legal representation of a skilled Chicago Uber accident attorney.

Attempting to recover compensation when involved in an Illinois Uber accident often requires the skills of an experienced attorney to establish damages and prove liability. In many incidences, the accident case will be similar to other types of vehicle collisions. However, because the case involves a common carrier, very complex legal factors are in play. A skilled attorney will need to prove liability by establishing:

• Even though the Uber driver is an independent contractor, a claim can be made against the Uber company as a third party that is also responsible for the accident
• The insurance coverage for the on-demand car service is also applicable to passengers
• The victim suffered serious injury caused by the negligent action of the driver and/or others on the roadway
• Investigating and prosecuting an uninsured or under-insured motorist case against Uber

Are you suffering significant injuries in a Chicago Uber accident? Were you a passenger in a rideshare service hired vehicle or suffer injuries after being hit by an Uber car? If so, it is essential to seek out the skills of a reputable personal injury attorney.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can aggressively fight Uber and your rideshare driver to ensure that you receive each dollar you deserve. We offer years of trial and negotiation experience and have a comprehensive understanding of complex Illinois tort law. We serve as your advocate when negotiating an out-of-court settlement or taking the case to trial. We ensure that your rights are protected when seeking financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, damages, pain and suffering.

Call us at 888-424-5757 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free, no obligation initial consultation to discuss your case. We accept cases on contingency, meaning all of our legal representation is paid for when we successfully obtain financial compensation for you.